Friends of the Historic Bell Buckle School are having a fundraiser September 13th at In the middle of a quiet university lecture, Professor Sydney Engelberg was speaking with his usual calm enthusiasm when the sharp cries of a baby broke the stillness.
The sound came from the back of the room—a young mother, one of his students, holding her restless child.
Embarrassed, she rose from her seat, ready to slip out so the noise wouldn’t disrupt the class.
But before she could reach the door, Engelberg paused his lecture, walked over, and—without a word—gently took the baby into his arms. Then he turned back to the front, continued teaching, and cradled the child as if it were the most natural thing in the world. No rules cited, no irritation shown, no explanation offered.
For the students watching, it was an unforgettable moment. This wasn’t an isolated act—Engelberg was already known for welcoming student-mothers into his classes, encouraging them to bring their children, breastfeed if needed, and never feel like an inconvenience.
He often summed up his philosophy with a single line: “A mother should never have to choose between her child and her education. Educating a mother is educating a nation.”
Fundraiser for the restoration of the former school to a community center. Additional project information and event tickets are available at bellbuckleschool.org. Ticket info under the Events tab
Also check out other Workshops in Bell Buckle, Nonprofit events in Bell Buckle.
|
